UNH Alum Dylan Laube Breaks Into the End Zone for First NFL Touchdown

Foxborough, Mass. — It was a moment the crowd didn’t expect, but Dylan Laube, a former University of New Hampshire running back, finally got his first NFL touchdown on Sunday. After a hard‑fought battle, the Las Vegas Raiders fell 45‑17 to the New England Patriots, yet Laube’s 2‑yard plunge in the fourth quarter gave him a personal victory worth savoring.

“It’s always a great feeling to come back here to my second home,” Laube told News 9 after the game, a slight grin tugging at his lips. “I wish we came out with a win, but they played a complete game today. It was definitely a tough one.”

Seeing his family, friends and former UNH teammates in the stands added an extra boost. “I wish we won the game and it was a closer game, too, but it’s definitely a great feeling,” he added, his voice tinged with the same mix of pride and disappointment that comes from scoring in a losing effort.

Beyond the rush, Laube has been carving out a niche on special teams, returning kicks for the Raiders all season. “You have to make a statement on every single team,” he said. “This year I carved a role out, and we’ve been super hot.” The comment hinted at his determination to stay relevant, especially when a roster spot can be that fleeting.

Looking ahead, Laube is already turning his thoughts to the next challenge – a week‑long preparation for a showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Both the Raiders and the Patriots sit at 3‑2, so every snap counts, and Laube knows the grind never stops.

For a kid who grew up watching his hometown heroes on TV, sprinting onto a NFL field and crossing the plane, even in a loss, feels like the culmination of countless late‑night practices at UNH. And while the scoreboard didn’t reflect his personal milestone, Laube’s first touchdown will linger in family photos and locker‑room chatter for a long time.